Fordham Law Reaches Historic $100 Million Campaign Goal

“The remarkable generosity of Fordham Law’s alumni and friends is matched only by their unstinting loyalty,” said William Michael Treanor, Dean of Fordham Law School. “Even during these challenging economic times, our community has come together to make a bold investment in the future of Fordham Law.”

The campaign, which sparked a 500% increase in fundraising since its inception, officially ends in 2013.

“We have achieved the campaign goal just a year and a half since we publicly launched the effort in November 2008,” said Karen Deasy, Director of Major Gifts at Fordham Law School. “Over the next three years, the groundwork our donors have laid will allow the Law School to achieve even more for the benefit of our students and educational programs.”

2. Scholarships: In a difficult economy, scholarships make it possible for gifted students to attend the Law School, regardless of their financial position. There are many ways to support scholarships, from making unrestricted Annual Fund gifts of any amount to establishing an endowed scholarship with a gift of $100,000 or more. Learn more about funding a scholarship.

3. Dean’s and Bridge Fellows: To help Fordham Law students transition from graduation to employment, the School offers two programs to help students gain legal experience—our Dean’s Fellows work in our centers and institutes and Bridge Fellows assist public interest/nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and judges. Donors can “adopt” a Dean’s Fellow for six months for $13,000 or a Bridge Fellow for three months for $3,000. To learn more, e-mail Karen Deasy or call her at 212-636-7438.

The campaign was co-chaired by T.J. Maloney ’79 and Thomas A. Moore ’72. Each contributed more than $7 million to the campaign, including $5 million apiece toward the new law school building.

The campaign also benefited from the leadership of Denis F. Cronin ’72, Chair of the Fordham Law Dean’s Planning Council, and four presidents of the Fordham Law Alumni Association: James S. Brown ’72, Mark H. Tuohey III ’73, John H. Wolff ’76, and John R. Costantino ’70.

To date, 22 gifts of more than $1 million were made during the course of the campaign.